The proposed move is the latest sign of growing concern about the spread of the mosquito-borne disease in Southeast Asia.
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Thailand reports first cases of Zika-linked microcephaly
The first reported cases of Zika-related microcephaly in Southeast Asia came a day after US health officials issued an advisory about the growing risk of the disease in the region.
Sagaing villagers infected after contact with dead cattle
Several people have been developed rashes and skin lesions after coming into contact with cattle that have died in recent weeks from an unidentified disease.
Interview: 'We are still very concerned' about Naga measles outbreak
Naga leader Naw Aung Sann speaks to DVB about the health crisis in the Naga Self-Administered Zone, which he says is continuing despite government assurances that it is under control.
Deadly Naga ‘mystery disease’ diagnosed as measles
“After hearing news about the outbreak on 29 July, we authorised the testing of blood and urine samples of the patients. We now have the results – it is a…
Mystery disease spreads to more Naga villages
The number of deaths from a mysterious infectious disease in the Naga Self-Administered Zone has nearly doubled since the start of this week.